Veddy Interinck
08-19-2007, 04:24 PM
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Veddy Interinck
As The Sarge used to say on Hogans Heroes..
Found this on Automotive Concepts site about front seat covers..
Note the description:
Covercraft Chevrolet HHR Seat Cover SeatGloves™ Bucket Seat Cover Do Not Use On Seats Equipped w/Seat Air Bags Front
http://www.automotiveconcepts.net/st...-Interior.html
Found this on Automotive Concepts site about front seat covers..
Note the description:
Covercraft Chevrolet HHR Seat Cover SeatGloves™ Bucket Seat Cover Do Not Use On Seats Equipped w/Seat Air Bags Front
http://www.automotiveconcepts.net/st...-Interior.html
08-19-2007, 04:54 PM
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I think in the HHR's case it had something to do with the sensor in the seats. Somehow the seatcovers make the sensor malfunction hence messing with the airbags. The bags themselves are not in the seats.
08-19-2007, 04:58 PM
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Here's the info on it:
HTSA Recall Campaign Number: 06V417000
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Details: CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Corrective Action: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GMÂ’S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Units Potentially Affected: 794
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 11/01/2006
Component: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Details: CERTAIN VEHICLES ORIGINALLY BUILT WITH CLOTH SEATS THAT WERE EQUIPPED WITH AN AUTOMATIC AIR BAG PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM AND LATER REUPHOLSTERED WITH AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVER KITS ARE INVOLVED. TESTING HAS INDICATED THAT THE AFTERMARKET LEATHER SEAT COVERS CAN CAUSE THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM TO MALFUNCTION.
Consequence: IF THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM MALFUNCTIONS, THE FRONT AIR BAG ON THE PASSENGER SIDE MAY BE DISABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE ENABLED, OR ENABLED WHEN IT SHOULD BE DISABLED. IN EITHER CASE, IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH THAT REQUIRES AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT, A FRONT PASSENGER'S LEVEL OF INJURY MAY BE INCREASED.
Corrective Action: BECAUSE A REPLACEMENT LEATHER SEAT COVER THAT IS COMPATIBLE WITH THE PASSENGER SENSING SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, GENERAL MOTORS (GM) WILL REPURCHASE THESE VEHICLES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS STATED IN GMÂ’S LETTER TO OWNERS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT NOVEMBER 6, 2006. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT GM AT 1-877-477-1022 TO BEGIN THE PROCESS OF REPURCHASING THEIR VEHICLE.
Units Potentially Affected: 794
Recall Initiated By: MFR
Date added to NHTSA datbase: 11/01/2006